Environment
Record heatwaves at Earth poles prompt fears of faster climate breakdown
"These events drive home the urgency of action," one scientist said.
‘Cruel’ developers cover one of UK’s oldest urban hedgerows in nets to keep birds out
“This beautiful natural habitat will be destroyed for the sake of a few wealthy people living on the estate."
Right-wingers elated as ministers consider new fracking steps while seeking to phase out Russian oil
"In all honesty I’m not too knowledgeable about fracking but as Steve Baker, Julia Hartley-Brewer and Nigel Farage are all for it thats all I need to know," one person said ironically.
Hugh Grant didn’t hold back with x-rated response to Farage’s plan for net-zero referendum
It's fair to say Hugh Grant isn't a fan of Nigel Farage's new crusade.
Climate activists deflate tyres of SUVs in rich London neighbourhoods
“We disarmed these SUVs because they are a growing and needless part of the system that is killing us. Nobody needs a planet-wrecking SUV," a spokesperson said.
Environment Agency ‘lowered 93 per cent of serious pollution prosecutions’
Only 35 out of 495 serious incidents of water and waste crimes were carried forward, despite its own conclusion that all should be prosecuted.
Greta Thunberg ‘directly caused’ Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Steve Bannon’s editor says
Speaking on Steve Bannon’s show WarRoom, Ben Harnwell said there is a “direct causal link” between her activism and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last week.
Liz Truss criticised after flying on private jet instead of commercial flight or train
“Commercial travel options were not possible for this trip due to the foreign secretary’s busy schedule, and would have been more expensive," the government's foreign office said in defence of the Tory secretary.
Flight particles linked to deaths and several health issues, scientist warns
A senior lecturer in air pollution said airports put millions across UK and European cities at risk of death and several health issues.